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The South West is England’s largest and most rural region with rich, diverse natural resources. We are lucky to have a strong and growing network of over 200 innovative agritech companies, working with industry leading academics and Research and Development institutions.

World-class technology supporting efficiency and innovation in the celebrated South West livestock farming, aquaculture and food industries.

![Photo of a field with a gate in the foreground](https://www.southwestagritech.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/67/2019/09/field-and-gate.png)

Small to medium-sized agritech companies in the South West generate over £371 million turnover. The area also attracts many major employers including [Arla Foods UK](https://www.arlafoods.co.uk/), [Danone](https://www.danone.com/), [Mole Valley Farmers](http://www.molevalleyfarmers.com/), [Thatchers Cider](https://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/), [Velcourt](https://www.velcourt.co.uk/), [ABP Food Group](https://abpfoodgroup.com/), [DuPont ](https://www.dupont.com/)and [Yeo Valley Farmers](https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/).

Complementary sector strengths include Aerospace, Automotive, Marine, Nuclear, Space, ITech and Pharmaceuticals. With five of England’s fourteen Food Enterprise Zones offering simplified planning and incentives, there is a huge range of site options. These range from collaboration space labs, rural and urban offices, science and business parks and employment land; the south west is the ideal location to relocate for any growing company.

> Definition of AgriTech:
> Any technology on the farm or that crosses the threshold of the farm, for use in agriculture, horticulture, or aquaculture which increases productivity and sustainability.